Replace Vauxhall Insignia Front Brake Pads and Discs Like a Pro!

In this step-by-step KZbin tutorial, we'll show you how to replace the front brake pads and discs on your Vauxhall Insignia. Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or a beginner, we've got you covered. Save money on costly repairs and ensure your brakes are in top-notch condition.
🔧 Learn essential maintenance skills
🚗 Keep your Vauxhall Insignia safe on the road
💡 Step-by-step instructions for all skill levels
🛠️ Tools and safety tips included
🎥 Watch now and drive with confidence!
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[@jonwagstaff6613]

Just like to say. Fantastic video, I watch a lot of DIY videos, normally just to see how others do it. I’m new to Vauxhalls so yeah, great video. Well explained.

[@MrAutoFixer]

Hey 👋 thanks for watching I really appreciate it 👍

[@barrygray8356]

Definitely got his money's worth out of those pads 😂 Nice one! Good job well explained 👌

[@MrAutoFixer]

Yes he did lol 😂 thanks for watching 👍

[@newry123]

Yeah good easy to follow vid cheers

[@MrAutoFixer]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Pokemongold88]

Very well explained easy step by step guide 👍

[@MrAutoFixer]

Thank you I really appreciate it ☺️

[@christopherready8568]

Excellent video. I have bought insignia 2011 tourer and I am curious about changing the brake pads. getting a slight stuttery feel when braking at low speeds, not mechanically trained at all but I like to have a look so this video will help with that. Thank you.

[@MrAutoFixer]

That’s great! Give it a go and let me know how you get on 👍

[@montyncfc-om1cv]

Great video well explained and shown. other vids say to open the break fluid cap when pushing back the caliper piston. Is using a screw driver/grips is safe and wont damage the caliper piston?

[@MrAutoFixer]

Checking the fluid before you start to make sure it won’t spill over is a good idea, and as long as you are careful using grips or screwdriver is fine 👍

[@montyncfc-om1cv]

Cheers for that, was going to get a piston wind back tool. that will keep my cost down @@MrAutoFixer

[@MrAutoFixer]

You will only need a wind back tool when doing rear brakes. 👍

[@christopherready8568]

Hi Mate. have you ever changed the oil sump pick up seal. I think it's a rubber gasket. Would be excellent to see a video of that on the Vauxhall Insignia and to see how easy it would be or difficult it would be for likes of me lol.

[@MrAutoFixer]

Hey 👋 if I have one come it ill defo make a video for you guys but I’ve not had the pleasure of doing one yet👍

[@brunodrakenas9575]

Is it identical to the newer model you think? I need to change brakes on our 2021 insignia but I think it’s the back since we got that noise you got when spinning the front wheel in the video. Cheers!

[@MrAutoFixer]

It will be very similar if it’s not the same, if it’s the rear you need to change just check if your handbrake is electric you will need a scan tool to set the caliper motor into a service position 👍

[@seanwallace1972]

Ok great vidoe thanks I have a 2016 insignia with electric hand brake,I need to change rear pads,easy enough but want I want help with is this,do I need a diagnostic reader or something to calibrate the rear hand brake,or is it simply a case of just winding back piston,with handbrake off while I do it,any advice worked be appreciated thank you

[@MrAutoFixer]

Hi, yes with electric handbrakes you normally need to have a computer to put it in maintenance mode so you can push the pistons back without damaging them! Only exception to this is if the electric handbrake mechanism is not attached to the caliper(cable operated) then you won’t need to plug it in to do it. So please check what setup you have before hand,and yes take the brake fluid cap off will help allow the fluid to move when pushing the pistons back. Hope that helps let me know how you get on 👍

[@seanwallace1972]

I will let you know won’t be doing them soon though,but I’ll let you know

[@MrAutoFixer]

@seanwallace1771 no worries look forward to hearing how it went 👍

[@seanwallace1972]

Also did you remove the brake fluid resovior cap before hand,

[@MrAutoFixer]

Hey yes remove the cap before pushing the pistons back👍

[@gerardjoyce12]

Should the handbrake be on or off

[@MrAutoFixer]

Hi won’t make a difference if you are changing the fronts 👍

[@shanebrookes1878]

Hi what’s overall price for job I’ve got same car!! Thanks

[@MrAutoFixer]

Hi all in was £200

[@The_Alchemist__]

Got all 4 of my pads and discs done on the exact same car but 2016 model sports tourer from stoneacre they charged me £600 including labor

[@MrAutoFixer]

Was you happy with that price ? I think I might be too cheap 😂

[@bojidarmartinov5949]

what about the bleeding process, dont you need to do that?

[@MrAutoFixer]

You only need to bleed the brakes if you are changing the fluid, 👍

[@bojidarmartinov5949]

@MrAutoFixer that's interesting, what about the rear brakes?

[@MrAutoFixer]

@bojidarmartinov5949 still the same only billed if you are touching the fluid

[@user-wd3tb7rr8z]

diamètre disque frein Opel Insignia A stp

[@MrAutoFixer]

Can anyone translate?

[@user-wd3tb7rr8z]

@@MrAutoFixer Opel Insignia A brake disc diameter

[@MrAutoFixer]

Sorry I can’t remember the disc size

[@montyncfc-om1cv]

Just spoke to Vauxhall, the front disc are 296mm and the rear disc are 292mm. This for my Insignia 2009 model. I'm sure its the same as the one in the video

[@MrAutoFixer]

@montyncfc-om1cv excellent 👌 so when are you going to change urs then ?